Holcocephala sp. by Ann Pettigrew

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Aug 2013

Holcocephala sp.

These very small robber flies are voracious predators. They sally forth from their perch at the tip of a twig or spike to catch gnats and other small flies on the wing.

Tuscarora
York County, PA

Nikon D80 ,Nikon Micro 60 mm VR

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woody34		28-Oct-2013 05:31
Superb macro work!!...V

Tom Munson		27-Oct-2013 19:10
Wonderful macro, Ann! Beautiful work!

hge54		27-Oct-2013 15:29
Great sharpness and detail, Ann. I doubt that they sit still that long.V

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet		27-Oct-2013 12:59
Superb picture.

Stephanie		27-Oct-2013 10:21
Do they bite/sting? Excellent capture of this little flying beast! ;)

Torben Jorgensen		27-Oct-2013 09:14
Beautiful shot of this tiny robberfly. They are fascinating creatures. V

Sam Rua		27-Oct-2013 06:54
Very cool find of this micro RF, Ann, Nice capture as well.

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